M. Y. Iliyasu, M. R. Sahal, T. Inusa, S. Ismail, R. D. Umar, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer, H. S. Musa, N. A. Isah & U. A. Mikaeel·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a significant public health problem in the world and is more common among most vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women in developing countries. Design and Duration: This is a cross-sectional study involving pregnant women attending...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12694
Introduction: The short falls in the distribution of treated pipe borne water leads to resort to alternative sources of drinking water. Comparative analysis of sachet, bottle and tap water supply sources in Port Harcourt Metropolis Rivers State, Nigeria, was conducted by applying...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12693
Blessing Ifeoluwa Adetunji, Samuel Oluwatimilehin Adeyemi, Eunice Oluwadamilola Adegboye, Samuel Ayodeji Adetunji, Rachel Oluwaseyi Idakwo & Stephen Oluwasegun Adetunji·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: The chronicity and rising asymptomatic population with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious health concern which has overtime impeded true diagnosis, the actual prevalence of infection, early onset of clinical management and the actualization of the 2030 Wor...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12692
Salinity is one of the most potent abiotic elements in nature and is damaging to both plants and microbes. Osmostress response in bacteria involves the accumulation of small organic compounds called compatible solutes as trehalose. In this work the synthesis and accumulation of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12690
Aim: This study was carried out to analyze and evaluate the influence of viscosity on the antimicrobial activity of simple alcoholic-based hand sanitizer preparations. Methods: The preparation of different viscosities of hand sanitizer was done by the introduction of carbomer to...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12691
Aims: The gut microbiota of avian species, especially wild birds, is studied less than that of mammals. Moreover, due to ethical concerns, a vast majority of microbiota studies have been limited to their feces. In this study, we investigated the microbial composition in the upper...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12689
Constant Arthur Zébré, Paul Yao Attien, Haziz Sina, Marina Gome, Ibrahim Konate & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
The quality of food sold in the street is a major public health concern. This research was conducted to study the sanitary quality of grilled fish sold in the streets of three districts of Daloa. Seasoned and unseasoned grilled fish were collected in 3 districts of Daloa, namely...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12688
Among abiotic stresses, salinity is a significant limiting factor affecting agricultural productivity, survival, and production, resulting in significant economic losses. The goal of this study was to isolate and characterize the endophytic Kosakonia radicincitans bacteria and th...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11698
O. O. Jegede, A. O. Ajayi, G. O. Daramola, A. Ojo, A. Egbebi, O. O. Ogunfolakan, A. O. Ojerinde & E. M. Aluko·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
The occurrence of Campylobacter jejeni in the large intestine of domestic fowls in Ado-Ekiti was assessed using standard microbiological procedures. One hundred faecal swabs were inoculated into modified cefoperazone charcoal deoxycholate agar (mCCDA). Twenty-seven isolates of Ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11687
Alternaria leaf spot and white crown rot caused respectively by Alternaria sp and Sclerotium rolfsii are responsible for significant economic losses in tomato cultivation in Côte d'Ivoire. Chemical control of these diseases has its limits due to the harmful effects of synthetic f...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i11686